Defenition of the word clout
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Defenition of the word clout
- The power to affect, control or manipulate something or someone.
- A blow to someone or something with the fist.
- a target used in archery
- strike hard, esp. with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"
- short flat-headed nail used to attach sheet metal to wood
- (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
- a short nail with a flat head; used to attach sheet metal to wood
- special advantage or influence; "the chairman''s nephew has a lot of pull"
- strike hard, especially with the fist; "He clouted his attacker"
- (boxing) a blow with the fist
- special advantage or influence
- strike hard, especially with the fist
Synonyms for the word clout
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- authority
- bash
- beat
- blow
- clout nail
- cuff
- effectiveness
- hit
- influence
- power
- pull
- slap
- smack
- strike
- sway
- thump
- wallop
- weight
- whack
Similar words in the clout
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- clout
- clout's
- clouted
- clouting
- clouts
Hyponyms for the word clout
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- counter
- counterpunch
- haymaker
- hook
- jab
- knockout punch
- KO punch
- parry
- rabbit punch
- sucker punch
- Sunday punch
Hypernyms for the word clout
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- advantage
- blow
- mark
- nail
- strike
- target
- vantage
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